Ministerial Driver

**Premier’s Department**

**Ministerial Driver**
***You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- **Are you a discreet, professional driver with strong road and client service skills?**:

- ** Join a trusted team supporting senior NSW Government Ministers and officials**:

- ** Multiple ongoing and casual opportunities available, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD**

Support high-profile government officials by providing secure and professional transport services across metro and regional NSW.

**About the Role**

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable **Ministerial Drivers** to provide safe, discreet and efficient transport services for Ministers, Office Holders, and senior public officials across Sydney and regional NSW. This role requires flexibility, professionalism, and a strong service ethic.

You will be part of the **Transport Services** team within the **Finance and Operations**branch at the Premier’s Department. In this trusted and high-visibility role, your contribution supports the seamless operation of vital government activities. You will also assist with light vehicle maintenance and related duties.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**We're Looking For**
- ** Reliability & Competence**:A highly reliable and skilled driver who upholds the highest safety standards on the road
- ** Local Knowledge**: Extensive experience and deep knowledge of Sydney's road network, including an understanding of regional NSW areas and driving conditions
- ** Client Communication**: A proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with high-profile clients, officials, and stakeholders
- ** Professional Presentation**: Service-oriented with a commitment to maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and vehicle cleanliness
- ** Integrity & Discretion**:Strong professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with clients and stakeholders
- ** Flexibility**:Ability to work an ad-hoc schedule, with flexibility to adapt to short-notice assignments, varying hours throughout the day, and occasional weekend work

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**Eligibility & Pre-Employment Checks**

To be eligible, you must:

- Have existing Australian work rights
- Be capable of physical duties (e.g., assisting with luggage)

Pre-employment assessments include:

- Criminal record check
- Medical assessment (aligned with RTA standards for drivers)
- Driving and navigation test

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Flexible Working**: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- ** Career Development**: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- ** Wellbeing Support**: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- ** Inclusive Culture**:Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

**Closing date: Thursday, 15 May 2025 (9:59 AM)**

**Salary**:Ministerial Driver Classification. Package includes base salary of $69,116 per annum, plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

**Casual hourly rate**:$34.86, plus casual loadings, shift allowances and employer contributions to superannuation.

**About the Premier's Department**

**_ Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government_**

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities.

Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

**Our Commitment**

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

**Additional Information**

**Talent Pool**: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.